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Argentina's Milei vows Falklands oil sanctions in sovereignty push

BUENOS AIRES/LONDON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Argentine President Javier Milei said he would sanction oil companies drilling i...

Argentina's Milei steps up Falklands sovereignty claims with oil sanctions

By Nicolás Misculin and Sarah YoungBUENOS AIRES/LONDON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Argentine President Javier Milei said he woul...

Makkah Pact will provide ‘deterrence for peace’

• Ahsan Iqbal calls for ‘economic reset’ to sustain strategic achievements• Ex-foreign minister says alliance safeguards...

France digs in on Pacific islands claim as Vanuatu turns to UN’s top court

France is facing pressure to consent to the International Court of Justice taking up a decades-old territorial feud with...

Greer Says He’s ‘Optimistic’ About Relations With China Before Trump-Xi Summit

The US and China differed sharply in their conclusions from the acrimonious meeting of Group of 20 finance chiefs this w...

Why did Trump meet with anti-Zionist Jewish leaders?

US President Donald Trump met six anti-Zionist rabbis privately amid protests over Israeli military conscription.

Russia, China in talks on Power of Baikal gas pipeline project — deputy premier

Alexander Novak says the sides are also continuing dialogue on other promising routes of Russian gas supplies to China

US House approves law penalising higher education institutions for Israel boycotts

US House approves law penalising higher education institutions for Israel boycotts The US House of Representatives appro...

South Korea's President Lee to visit France for summit, film discussion with Macron

SEOUL, Sept 4 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will pay a state visit to France from September 6 to 9 for a summit...

U.S. hits Cuba with new sanctions as island’s crises multiply

The sanctions aim to push Cuba’s critical machinery offline and exacerbate its energy crisis, said Brett Erickson, a san...

Melanesian countries to review Indonesia's status at MSG if no action on West Papua visit

Melanesian countries are pushing Indonesia to facilitate a long-requested visit to West Papua by the United Nations High...

UN to vote on adopting new world map that shows Africa’s true scale

Togo-sponsored resolution calls to phase out traditional map that depicts continent as similar size to GreenlandThe UN g...

Chile police and protesters clash outside far-right forum

Police and protesters have clashed in Chile’s capital, outside the summit of the far-right Madrid Forum.

Lee's approval rating hits new low of 40%: poll

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell to 40 percent, marking its lowest level since he took office in June last...

ICC leaders condemn efforts to erode international legal order

Efforts to isolate the International Criminal Court aim to undermine the global rule of law, leaders say.

Judge who handed Yoon life sentence indicted for corruption

Anti-corruption investigators on Friday indicted a judge, known for sentencing former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in...

Suspicious object resembling launcher found near German substation

According to a report by DPA, the item is currently being examined by experts to determine whether it could be intended ...

US continues to squeeze Cuban economy with new round of sanctions

Cuba announces new pro-market reforms amid threats of military attack from the Trump administration.

Pacific leaders issue joint rebuke over China missile test

China gave only a handful of nations short notice before test-firing the intercontinental ballistic missile in July.

How Do You Run for Office in a Gang War?

Haitian election officials have set elections for Dec. 13, but many experts say extreme violence is likely to cause a po...

Vance: US investigating strike on Iran wedding 'very fully'

Vance: US investigating strike on Iran wedding 'very fully' US Vice President JD Vance told reporters on Thursday that t...

Iran hits U.S. targets over wedding strike that Washington says it is probing

Tehran said it targeted U.S. bases and forces in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan and Iraq's Kurdistan ...

Indonesia’s President Pitches His Country as Russia’s ‘Gateway’ to Southeast Asia

Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Prabowo Subianto described his country as “a natural entry point ...

G20 flounders as cooperation gives way to conflict

This week's gathering, hosted by the United States, laid bare the difficulties the G20 faces.

China Boycotts a Top Art Festival Over Taiwan Exhibition

China said the Gwangju Biennale in South Korea was misrepresenting Taiwan as an independent nation. Beijing claims it as...

Inside the ‘shadow fleet’ industry that keeps rogue states afloat

It’s the middle of the night in April 2023 in the East China Sea. A North Korea-linked oil tanker sailing under another ...

Korea Paving Way to Send Naval Ship to Hormuz, Reports Say

South Korea has begun preparations for a possible deployment of a naval support ship and troops to the Strait of Hormuz,...

Japan's defense minister to skip annual security dialogue in Seoul after war shrine visit: sources

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi is expected to skip an annual security forum in Seoul early next week, source...

BSW party urges Germany to end escalation spiral, launch dialogue with Russia

Co-chair Fabio De Masi called claims of Russian involvement in the Leipzig/Halle drone incident baseless

US probes Iran wedding strike that analysis shows was likely direct hit by US munition

By Nilo Tabrizy, Edward Carron, Idrees Ali and George SargentSept 4 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance said that t...

West Asia war updates: Iran media says six navy personnel killed in U.S. attacks

According to a media report, it wasn’t immediately clear if the six naval personnel were among the seven already reporte...

Haitian government calls for renewal of international anti-gang task force

Haitian foreign minister says renewal is necessary to ensure safety ahead of elections scheduled in December.

US treasury secretary announces EU joining economic pressure campaign against Iran

US treasury secretary announces EU joining economic pressure campaign against Iran US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent t...

Volkswagen to cut 50,000 more jobs to counter tariffs and Chinese competition

Volkswagen announced Thursday that it will cut another 50,000 jobs worldwide, marking the biggest restructuring in the c...

Iran fires missiles and drones at Kuwait as strikes resume in war with U.S.

Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said that Iran’s strategy would now be “asymmetrical” and warned, “Dark months...

Over 300 US companies remain in Russia — EEF organizer

Anton Kobyakov added that the government is creating no obstacles for those who decided to stay, they are treated on equ...

'We will be asking for that money' — Trump says Europe should repay US for Ukraine aid

The demand comes amid Trump's growing fury with European and NATO countries for their refusal to join the U.S. war again...

Iran war live: US rules out Iran talks until ship attacks stop

Remarks come as Iran's First Vice President vows “asymmetrical” and “multi-layered” response to any US attacks.

Palau urges ‘unified’ China response

MAC approves China travel for APEC